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McCall City Council
Special Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
VIA TEAMS Virtual
July 29, 2022
Call to Order and Roll Call
Work Session
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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Mayor Giles called the Special meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 9:00a.m.
Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nelson, Council Member
Nielsen, and Council Member Thrower were present.
City staffmembers present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Sarah Porter, Deputy Clerk; Erin
Greaves, Communications Manager; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Eric McCormick, Golf Course
Superintendent; Traci Malvich, Human Resources Manager; Vlatko Jovanov, Network
Administrator; Michelle Groenevelt, CED; Meg Lojek, Library Director.
WORK SESSION
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City Treasurer Linda Stokes City Manager Anette Spickard presented to Council giving an
overview of previous sessions with Council regarding the FY23 budget.
1. Property Tax Allocation — Request direction
a. Request direction on New Construction (90% of value) — $104,213
b. Request direction on 3% Increase — $207,784
c. Request direction on Forgone Amount — $522,363
i. Eligible to take up to $72,382 for 0 & M (can add to tax base)
2. Review of Draft Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
a. City Manager Recommendation, CIP discussion and feedback continued
b. Water Treatment and Distribution CIP discussion and feedback
3. Review the Draft FY23 Operation & Maintenance budget worksheet
4. Personnel Costs - Review and Request Direction
5. City Council Deliberation
a. Provide guidance and/or feedback to staff
b. Set Tentative Budget at 52,166,327
6. FY23 Budget Next Steps
a. FY23 Budget Public Hearing on August 25, 5:30PM
b. FY23 Foregone Public Hearing on August 25, 5:30PM
c. FY23 Budget Adoption on August 25, 5:30PM
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Council asked clarification questions regarding taxes and forgone amount. Treasurer Stokes and
Manager Spickard gave a detailed explanation of the numbers included in Property Tax Allocation.
Council Member Nelson noted the City appears to be more supported by federal funds. Treasurer
Stokes noted most of federal fund's flow through local programs for disbursement and in general
state funded grant programs are pass through programs disbursing federal dollars. Mayor Giles
noted the airport is mainly funded by the FAA. Additional conversation around how successful
the City of McCall is when it comes to grant funding.
Council Member Nielsen asked for clarification on the paving project at City Hall and the Library
in FY23. Would the paving be done after the Library is constructed. Manager Spickard noted the
paving would be started when the library is completed, the funds are rolled forward and ear marked
for the paving project until the library is complete. Council Member Nielsen additionally asked
about city vehicle rotation and when the city plans to actively pursue electric fleet vehicles.
Manager Spickard noted electric vehicles are a goal and staff is working on a climate strategy.
Council had additional discussion on future electric vehicle projects and goals.
Council Member Nielsen expressed grievances regarding the downtown core phase 3A noting the
new Urban Renewal boundary that will provide funding and streets local option tax can go a long
way in other areas of the city right of ways. Mayor Giles noted the expectation set by the Council
to the public to finish the downtown core.
Council commended city staff for the hard work put in on multiple projects and bringing Council
thoroughly researched information to make informed decisions for the community. Director
Groenevelt reviewed the funds allocated for local housing in the FY23 budget. Council had
additional discussion around local housing.
Council Member Nelson moved to set the maximum tentative budget for the City of McCall
to be $52,166,327 for FY23. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call
Council Member Nelson, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council Member
Nielsen, Council Member Thrower vote all voted aye, and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
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Without further business, Mayor Giles adjourned the meeting at 10:36a.m.
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